Obituaries

PHOENIX – Arthur H. Kinneberg, 96, passed away peacefully in Phoenix on January 12. Art was born in Cass County, Minnesota, on July 12, 1921 to Andrew and Dorothy Kinneberg, and raised in Battle Mountain, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Iris, Kathleen and David. He is survived by the love of his life, Jane,...

Sandra Marie Sanchez, 54, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018. She is survived by her parents Ophelia (Cornel), father Raymundo (Minerva), daughter Cristina (Franky) and her son Jacob, 3 grandchildren; Marisela, Christian and Gabriella. Brothers; Raymond, Christopher (Raquel) and Mark; sisters Sabrina, Minerva and her two beloved dogs Brandy and Reggie. A Celebration of Sandra’s Life will...

James Nick Gotsis, died after fighting a battle with cancer. God finally took him home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 76. He was born in Nogales, Arizona on January 10, 1942 to Nick and Leonor Cevallos Gotsis. He was the youngest of 4 children. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 1 brother...

Duane Louis Gjerstad, died after fighting a battle with cancer and heart trouble. God finally took him home on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in Eagle Bend, Minnesota on March 23, 1934. He was the youngest of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 6 brothers, 4 sisters,...

Austin Dewayne Behn, born on July 16, 1958 was called home on January 10th, 2018. He was survived by his 3 children, Aubrey D. Behn (37), Totianna Delaney (35), and Nya A. Behn (18). Memorial services will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 P.M.

Robert Norman Field, Sr., 88, born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 19, 1929 passed away on January 12, 2018 at his home in Phoenix surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Mary Josephine O’Donnell Field; his parents, George H. Field, Jr. and Laura J. Willoughby; his 4 brothers, Frank, George Jack and...

Kathleen Ann, 73, was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on June 23, 1944. She was the youngest of four; the only child to be born in a hospital to Arnold and Alvina Beiriger. While growing up in Hastings, Kathleen was a cheerleader and great scholar. She created life-long friendships and met the love of her life, John Kealy, when they were...

(PHOENIX, AZ) Long-time Phoenix resident Peter Matthew Nelson died at his home Wednesday, January 10, 2018 after bravely fighting sarcoma cancer for more than a year. He was 55. Nelson is survived by his wife of 31 years, Virginia “Ginx” Hawkins Nelson and their sons Mike and Matt, currently of Oklahoma City, OK. Born February 10, 1962, in St. Paul,...

Catherine Antoinette Skoubes (Aunt Kay), 87 of Scottsdale passed away on January 8, 2017. Catherine was born on August 12, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Catherine Skoubes. After Catherine’s mother’s death, her Aunt Irene became a huge influence in her life helping to raise her and mold her into the person she would become. She moved to Arizona...

Ernest H. Martinez, 79, of Phoenix, passed away on January 9, 2018. He was born in Tempe on December 26, 1938 to Alejandro and Dolores Martinez. Ernest worked for the city of Phoenix for 38 years until retiring. He is preceded in death by his son Ernest Martinez Jr. Ernest is survived by his daughters Ester and Annalicia Martinez; son...

Andrew Thomas Hemminghaus passed away too soon in life on Friday, January 5th, 2018, he was 51. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven. His mother Arleen French, sisters Paula (Brian) Mueller, Jennifer (Jim) Lancaster, Lisa (Mike) Haines and brothers Henry Hemminghaus and Philip (Deb) Hemminghaus along with 11 nieces and nephews several cousins, aunts...

Olga passed away to heaven on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the young age of 55 years. She lived a full life always surrounded by family and tons of friends. She was known for her smile and gregarious nature. No one was a stranger to her, as she had a disarming demeanor. Her friends all came to know her by...

Vanessa Monique Chavez, 33, died on 12/28/17 from health complications. Vanessa was born on February 18, 1984 in Phoenix, AZ. She is survived by her mother Virginia Miranda Marquez, sister Antoinette Chavez, brother-in-law Johnny Gonzales, brothers Marc Anthony Capuchino, Adam James Capuchino and Paul Vincent Razo II, nieces Janiece Gonzales and Rose Elva Capuchino and nephews Jonathon Fabian Gonzales and...

Leo Morales Ramos, born November 21, 1941 went to his final resting place on January 5, 2018. Leo was married to his beloved wife Bonnie, and was by her side throughout every day of those years. It was unusual to see one without the other. Leo is survived by his five children; Leo, Jonathan, Trent Matheson (preceded in death), Bernadette...

Ruth Alice Johnson Hotis, 89, passed away on January 6th, 2018. Ruth was born August 14, 1928, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Carl and Anna Johnson. She graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1955, one of only four women in her class. Her internship took her to Phoenix, Arizona, where she met and later married Anthony James...

Edwin “Frank Owen, 83 of Scottsdale peacefully passed away on January 4, 2018. A Funeral Service will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix on Thursday, January 11th, at 10:00 A.M. with a Visitation starting at 9:30 A.M. A Burial will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek...

David Armando Aguilar, 56 of Phoenix passed away on January 5, 2018. He was born July 17, 1961 to Mary and Oscar Aguilar. He graduated from West High School in 1979. He became an electrician and an IBEW member. He is survived by his wife Linda, mother Mary, sister’s Anna and Elizabeth, two step-children, two grand grandchildren, and numerous family...

Rebecca Anne Purdy died Christmas Eve. She was 43. Becky’s family and friends have been staggered with the loss of a bright, dynamic and ever-so lovable person. She is survived by her father, Jim, brothers Jamie (Amy) and Ted (Arlene), nephews Sam, Logan, Lucas, niece Andie, beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Becky was preceded in death by her mother,...

O’Connell, Irene Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96, on December 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Geraldine L. Pedo and is survived by her cousins Kathy Bond, Sue Cocco, and Margaret McCarthy. She was adopted at a young age by the O’Connell family and was raised in Arizona. A graduate of Saint Mary’s...

Kathleen M. Cummings, neé McFadden, 95. Our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully on the morning of December 29, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the youngest child of Charles McFadden and Leora Belle McFadden, neé Higgins. Kathleen was born February 17, 1922 in Hays, Kansas and spent most of her childhood in Haddam, Connecticut. She graduated from...